Aurora Theatre

Aurora Theatre is the largest arts organization in Gwinnett County and the fastest-growing professional theatre in Georgia, serving the Southeast, North Georgia, and surrounding communities with quality, professional theatrical entertainment. Founded in 1996 in a converted hardware store in suburban Atlanta, Aurora Theatre has evolved into a major... cultural institution following a transformative public-private partnership with the City of Lawrenceville. In 2007, the organization relocated to a renovated 100-year-old church that was reimagined into a $7.5 million theatre complex, which now houses two performance spaces and serves as the cornerstone of the city's arts-driven revitalization strategy. Aurora Theatre operates at significant scale, maintaining 5,000 season ticket holders, producing over 850 events annually, and welcoming approximately 80,000 visitors each year. The organization's diverse programming portfolio includes the Peach State Federal Credit Union Mainstage Signature Series featuring major Broadway productions and musicals, the GGC Harvel Lab Series focused on contemporary theatre, concerts, stand-up comedy, children's programs, and Teatro Aurora, the only professional Spanish-language theatre in Atlanta. Aurora Theatre has also established itself as a regional entertainment destination through additional offerings such as Lawrenceville Ghost Tours, recognized as Metro Atlanta's premier haunted attraction. Under the artistic direction of co-founders Anthony Rodriguez and Ann-Carol Pence, the organization has earned widespread recognition and critical acclaim, including ten Suzi Bass Awards in 2017 and the 2016 Governor's Award for Arts and Humanities. Aurora Theatre's commitment to nurturing a love of theatre and developing new generations of theatergoers is supported by practical amenities including free covered parking and proximity to a vibrant downtown district with restaurants and retail establishments, positioning the organization as both a cultural leader and economic driver within its ...Read More